Job Description

Installs, repairs and performs preventative maintenance on all door closures, window latches and related hardware and all restroom door hardware and partitions.

Qualifications

Journeyman carpenter and two years direct experience in doors and door closures; strong mechanical abilities; and the ability to troubleshoot and resolve situations with doors and closures required. Demonstrated customer service skills; and oral and written communications skills to deal effectively with others are also required.

Certification to rebuild door closures, or the ability to obtain certification within 6 months of employ in the position preferred.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Repairs fire doors, closures, and the magnetic door holders used for holding the doors in an open position.

Repairs and maintains handicap entrances in conformance with Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA).

Responds to calls about broken doors and secures area with wood until repairs can be made.

Installs and repairs restroom doors and partitions and associated hardware.

Consults with Campus Design and Construction on new building installations and renovations of existing buildings of doors and door closures.

Problem Solving

Incumbents operate with very little direct supervision. May function as a leadworker or crew leader on specific assignments, by supervising and instructing personnel of a lower or similar classification. Independent judgement is used in choosing materials, tools and procedures in finishing assigned tasks.

Comments

The incumbent must be aware of safety at all times due to possibility of serious injury from power equipment or on repair sites. The incumbent should also possess hand tools for use in this position. This position is on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week to respond to emergencies as needed.

The individual must be very reliable and punctual with all repairs, as security is usually a great factor in dealing with doors, door closures, hardware, etc.